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​The Add s Rule

​

To make a regular common noun plural just add s.

​

The plural of ladybug is

​

​ladybugs.

​

​The plural of book is

​

​books.

​

​The plural of tree is

​

​trees.

​The Add -es Rule

​The Add es Rule

​

When a noun ends

​with s, ss, x, z, ch,

​or sh, add -es to

​make it plural.

​

​The plural of box is

​

​boxes.

​

​The plural of dish is

​

​dishes.

​

​The plural of dress is

​

​dresses.

​

​The plural of peach is

​

​peaches.

​Change y to i and Add es Rule

​When a noun ends

​with a y, change the

​y to i and add es.

​

​The plural of puppy is

​

​puppies.

​

​The plural of penny is

​

​pennies.

​

​The plural of fly is

​

​flies.

​

​The plural of bunny is

​

​bunnies.

​

​The plural of strawberry is

​strawberries.